Computer specs

[PoisonPorkchop]

Im new to computer building but think i have decent parts picked out. tell me if this is good enough to last for a couple years performance wise.

Amd 64 3500+ socket 939
ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe NForce 4
2x Seagate 120 GIG sata 7200 rpm (Raid 0 for data stripping)
PQI POWER 1GBx1 pc-3200 ram
No sound card(integrated is good for now)
forgot whichvgraphics card but its 128 ATI about 100 bucks
16x dvd writer
dvd/cd reader

 

[Alex81388]

a $100 dollar ATI 128mb card, with an AMD 64 SLI system is a waste. Get a good PCI-E video card and prepare for SLI.

 

[ReverseFluxx]

If you're not planning on doing any gaming, that will be a fine computer. However, you'll have to spend at least $200 on a video card that will last you for a little while for gaming.

 

[PoisonPorkchop]

i know i need to upgrade my graphics card but im trying to spend as little as possible on things that are easy to upgrade later

 

[ReverseFluxx]

If you're trying to spend as little as possible, why are you getting two hard drives right now? Also, you could get a 3200 and save yourself quite some money without too much of a performance drop.

 

[PoisonPorkchop]

the hard drives are on sale for 50 bucks each.

what are the specs of a 3500 vs 3200 thanks.

 

[DJ-CHRIS]

ATI dont make a 128meg PCI-E card for 100ish bucks. Im guessing it's agp.

The x300 and x600 are around those prices though

 

[Regulus]

What is this comp's main purpose going to be?

 

[PoisonPorkchop]

gaming. lots and lots of gaming. but not real hardcore like half life 2 on its highest settings. by the way, does anyone know if this could run hl2 on its best setting if i got a new gp

 

[Alex81388]

What is a GP? If it is a graphics card, and you got a 6800gt, then ya you could probably hit highest settings, or extremely close to it.